Syl, I'm so glad it's not been too painful for you. 
 

yes, the kids are now on half term so I'm sure I will be occupied up until my appointment, will try to move it to the back of my mind until then. That's a good idea, I might just do that, who knows though, although my area is quite low at the moment they might not want to risk it. 
 

thankyou xx

Hi [@HotPocket]‍ 

thankyou for the reassurance, unsure if I will have a biopsy but wanted to prepare myself incase. When did you have yours? I hope everything is ok xx

Thank you.

Oh that will definately keep you busy, enjoy the half term. Yes give them a call, worth an ask. And if they say no then atleast you can mentally prepare yourself to go in alone. Perhaps have whoever you would have liked with you that day on stand by and message between the different stages of the appointment? Or ask if they could perhaps join in the consultation virtually over the phone/video call. I know they won't be able to hold your hand but they can be the emotional support and hear what is said xx

Oh that's a really good idea too, I may have to do that of the first option is not allowed. Hopefully it will come around quick and I will have some answers, or closer to some answers xx

They can't deny you of the virtual support surely? 

Give them a call and find out. Fingers crossed for you.

Yes I think the appointment helps give you an indicator. There's still the worry if you then have to wait for biopsy results. But its an indicator and a step closer to the answer xx

I had mine a while ago, october 2018! At the time I thought I really didn't want to have the biopsy if they gave me a choice, but I'm glad I did now as it was the only thing that gave me a diagnosis, otherwise I wouldn't have known. It will be worth it to have that peace of mind anyway, don't let the needle/pain put you off because it's really not bad at all. Also i think being there on my own made me have to be braver, which was good in a way. But the people there are so used to people on their own that they're so supportive xx

HI Mumma123, i've just started on my journey , i've just had a biopsy on my left breast, like you I too felt scared I thought it was going to be very painful, but I have to say the nurses are so relaxed and caring they put me at ease and even to the point of taking the biopsies I found myself accepting what was about to happen, the dr who was actually doing the precedure kind of did a dress rehersal if you like so the noise the biopsy needle makes a loud noise, but having been shown this just before getting started I felt in control well sort of . I had 3 samples taken it took about 5 mins from start to finish. honestly it was so much easier and pain free than I had conjured up in my mind . please don't stress about this its really not painfull. I've just had my operation on my tumour and i'm now thats removed I have to wait for the results from hematology. good luck x

Hi [@HotPocket]‍ 

I have just been on your profile and read your story! How awful that you went through this alone, but also your bravery stands out too, it's something I am likely going to have to do due to the pandemic. 
im sorry that you have had to go through this at such a young age, I am 30, and I keep telling myself it's not going to happen to me, but also I keep thinking it's definitely not impossible and that frightens me, I don't want to leave my kids behind, I'm scared it will not be treatable etc. 
 

Thankyou again for sending me some reassurance, I hope I have a lovely experience to a certain extent with nurses and consultants etc. Just can't bare the thought of doing this alone with a bad experience x

Hi [@Oliver2001]‍ 

I am sorry to hear of your recent diagnosis, I hope all works out for the best for you. 
 

I am just terrified of the whole process, and having to do it alone. I suffer with anxiety anyway and this is just absolutely frightening me, I'm not scared of needles just scared of the outcome afterwards. I guess only time will tell. Thankyou for reassuring me it means a lot xx

Hi @jolamine, 

Just popping on to update you following my biopsy results appointment today. 

It turns out it was just a fibroadenoma. Obviously very relieved. 

Just wanted to message you to say thank you for all your support, it has been so valuable to me. I really do appreciate it. I really wish you all the best for your future and thank you for the kindness you have shown on here, to me and many others xxx